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Curriculum
Runnels High School provides educational programs of the highest quality, designed to ensure that each student is ready to face the intellectual demands and social responsibilities of today’s world. The academic program, which is college preparatory, encourages intellectual growth and curiosity, as well as the exploration and expression of ideas. Students attending Runnels High School receive quality instruction in small class settings from an experienced and caring faculty. At Runnels, we believe that education takes place as the result of a cooperative effort among students, school, and family.

We believe in the importance of the individual and the value of a personal approach to education. At Runnels, we are dedicated to the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical growth of each student.

Average Class Size 13 - 18     Student/Teacher Ratio 8:1

Enrollment
In addition to a completed application, all applicants must submit the necessary letters of reference and academic records.  Applicants must also present themselves for a personal interview with the principal and/or faculty admissions committee.  Acceptances will be determined on the basis of the school's admission policies, evaluation of standardized test scores, past achievement and conduct record, personal interview, and vacancies that exist.
Runnels High School admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Average A.C.T. scores of Runnels seniors (past five years): 24 – 25, each year approximately 3 points above national average, 4 points above state average.

 *To see the Requirements for Graduation from Runnels High School with the Runnels Distinction (Gold Seal Diploma) for students in the class of 2012 or later click here.

*To see the Requirements for Graduation from Runnels High School with the Runnels Distinction (Gold Seal Diploma) for Students Graduating in 2010 or 2011 click here.

Courses Offered

English I-IV, Honors & AP

Beginning,  Intermediate, & Advanced Strings

Computer Systems & Networking I

Writing for Success

Beginning & Advanced Ballet

Multimedia Engineering

Journalism/Newspaper

 Drama & Advanced Drama

 AutoCAD/Advanced Technical Drafting

Shakespeare

 Technical Theater

 Computer Applications

Creative Writing

 Theater History

 Computer Science I & AP

Social Studies

Introduction to Architecture

 Web Mastering

Civics

ACT Test Preparation

 Computer Lab Assistant

Free Enterprise

  Algebra I (Part I & Part II)

Digital Graphics and Animation

World History

 Algebra I & Algebra II

Spanish I-IV & AP

World Geography

 Geometry

 French I-V

American History & AP

 Advanced Math I, II

 Latin I-IV & AP

Law Studies

 Calculus AB & BC AP

 Classical Greek I-IV

Sociology

 Statistics AP

 Health

Psychology & AP

 Environmental Science & AP

 Adaptive P. E.

European History

 Earth Science

 Office Assistant

Human Geography AP

 Biology I, II, Honors & Lab

 Library Aide

Fine Arts Survey

 Conceptual Physics

 Elementary Library Aide

Art I-IV, Honors & AP

 Chemistry, Honors & Lab

 Teacher’s Assistant

Photography I-III

 Physics, Honors & Lab

 Consumer Home-making

Band & Advanced Band

 Physics AP (Mechanics or    Electricity & Magnetism)

 College and Career Choices

Piano I, II & Independent Study 

 Yearbook/Desktop Publishing

Physical Education

 Music Theory I, II

 Computer Architecture

 Harp